faculty
A faculty refers to the teaching and administrative staff of a university or college, or a specific department within such an institution. It can also describe a natural mental or physical ability or power that a person possesses.
Examples
3 of 5She has a remarkable faculty for remembering every face she sees.
She has a remarkable faculty for remembering every face she sees.
The Dean of the Faculty of Science will address the new students tomorrow.
The Dean of the Faculty of Science will address the new students tomorrow.
I'm not sure my faculty for staying awake is going to last through this movie.
I'm not sure my faculty for staying awake is going to last through this movie.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the 'Faculty' as the group of people who provide the 'Facts' in a university.
Quick Quiz
The university's ______ of Engineering is world-renowned for its research.
Correct!
The correct answer is: faculty
Examples
She has a remarkable faculty for remembering every face she sees.
everydayShe has a remarkable faculty for remembering every face she sees.
The Dean of the Faculty of Science will address the new students tomorrow.
formalThe Dean of the Faculty of Science will address the new students tomorrow.
I'm not sure my faculty for staying awake is going to last through this movie.
informalI'm not sure my faculty for staying awake is going to last through this movie.
The university faculty voted to implement a more rigorous research standard.
academicThe university faculty voted to implement a more rigorous research standard.
Our faculty of industry experts provides specialized training for corporate clients.
businessOur faculty of industry experts provides specialized training for corporate clients.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
in full possession of one's faculties
having full control of one's mental powers
a faculty for something
a natural talent or ability for something
the faculty of speech
the physical or mental ability to speak
Often Confused With
A facility is a building or a place provided for a specific purpose, whereas faculty refers to people or an internal ability.
Usage Notes
In British English, 'faculty' often refers to a department (e.g., Faculty of Arts), while in American English, it more commonly refers to the collective group of teachers.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use 'faculty' to mean 'facility' when talking about a gymnasium or a library. Remember: Faculty = People/Powers; Facility = Places.
Memory Tip
Think of the 'Faculty' as the group of people who provide the 'Facts' in a university.
Word Origin
From the Latin 'facultas', meaning 'power, ability, or abundance'.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In academic culture, being a 'faculty member' carries a level of prestige and specific tenure-track implications in North American universities.
Quick Quiz
The university's ______ of Engineering is world-renowned for its research.
Correct!
The correct answer is: faculty
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